Nb4 I4 O8
semiconductor· Nb4 I4 O8
Nb₄I₄O₈ is a mixed-valence niobium oxide-iodide compound belonging to the family of layered transition metal halide oxides, functioning as a semiconductor. This is primarily a research material explored for its unique crystal structure and electronic properties rather than an established commercial compound. The material family is of interest in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, and solid-state chemistry communities due to the potential for tunable band gaps and novel charge-transfer behavior arising from the mixed niobium oxidation states and halide-oxide framework.
photocatalytic materials researchoptoelectronic device developmentsemiconductor physics studieslayered material characterizationsolid-state chemistryemerging electronic materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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